Synthesis 2003(2): 0223-0226
DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-36834
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Synthesis of 6,6-Difluorohomopiperazines via Microwave-Assisted Detosylation­

Eric Wellner*, Helena Sandin, Leila Pääkkönen
Department of Drug Discovery, Active Biotech Research AB, Box 724, 22007 Lund, Sweden
Fax: +46(46)191246; e-Mail: eric.wellner@activebiotech.com;
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Publication History

Received 22 July 2002
Publication Date:
22 January 2003 (online)

Abstract

[1,4]-Diazepan-6-ols are easily oxidized to ketones using Swern or Dess-Martin oxidation conditions. The fluorination of these [1,4]-diazepanones with diethylaminosulfur trifluoride (DAST) affords gem-difluorohomopiperazines. Detosylation under microwave conditions represents a rapid method to access the corresponding amines in high yields.

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To prove the enantiomeric purity of 8, a tight ion-pair of 8 with (S)-(+)-ketoprofen was compared with its racemate using 1H NMR.